What are the four rest positions that can be given at the halt?

• A. Parade rest
• B. Stand at ease
• C. At Ease
• D. Rest

Answer: (D)

When you’re at halt, there are four standard rest positions you can be placed into to switch from marching to a held posture without breaking formation. Those four are Parade Rest, Stand at Ease, At Ease, and Rest. The option named Rest is one of these four, which makes it the correct choice for identifying a rest position you can be given at the halt. Parade Rest is the formal one, Stand at Ease relaxes slightly while staying in position, At Ease relaxes a bit more but remains quiet and in formation, and Rest is the fully relaxed posture with minimal constraints. Recognizing Rest as part of the set shows you understand there’s a complete progression from formal to relaxed that can be used at halt.